Sufi Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah and sufi ... - Deen islam
Sufi Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah and sufi ... - Deen islam
Sufi Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah and sufi ... - Deen islam
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Collected by Muhammad Sajad Ali - webmaster – www.deen<strong>islam</strong>.co.uk - 10 th December 2009<br />
"High exalted be <strong>Allah</strong>, <strong>the</strong> King, <strong>the</strong> Real!" (20:111)<br />
Mâlik al-Mulk: The Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Kingdom<br />
Owner or Possessor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Kingdom, who grants sovereignty <strong>to</strong> whomever He will.<br />
Malik al-Mulk is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />
"O <strong>Allah</strong>! Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Kingdom! You give sovereignty <strong>to</strong> whoever You will. You<br />
take sovereignty from whoever You will." (3:26)<br />
Ar-Rabb: The Lord<br />
Lord: master, owner; chief; <strong>the</strong> Cherisher, <strong>the</strong> one who takes care <strong>of</strong> a thing.Ar-Rabb is <strong>the</strong> one<br />
who puts right, manages, compels <strong>and</strong> guards. He is <strong>the</strong> One worshipped.Some scholars say that <strong>the</strong><br />
name is <strong>the</strong> greatest name <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong> because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> great number <strong>of</strong> those who make supplication<br />
using it. It reflects <strong>the</strong> true relationship <strong>of</strong> a person with his Lord, containing both mastery <strong>and</strong><br />
kindness, concern, <strong>and</strong> nurture.<br />
"Lord <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> heavens <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth <strong>and</strong> everything between <strong>the</strong>m. Lord <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Easts." (37:5)<br />
"<strong>Allah</strong> is my Lord <strong>and</strong> your Lord, so worship Him. This is a straight path." (3:50)<br />
As-Sayyid: The Master<br />
Lord, but only <strong>of</strong> animate creatures.<br />
A delegation said <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Messenger <strong>of</strong> <strong>Allah</strong>, "You are our master." He replied, "The<br />
Master is <strong>Allah</strong>, blessed <strong>and</strong> exalted is He."<br />
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